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Intrafamilial variability of noncompaction of the ventricular myocardium.
American heart journal - 1 May 2006
Johnson Mark T, Zhang Shaoxiong, Gilkeson Robert, Ameduri Rebecca, Siwik Ernest, Patel Chandrakant R, Chebotarev Oleg, Kenton Alexander B, Bowles Karla R, Towbin Jeffrey A, Robin Nathaniel H, Brozovich Frank, Hoit Brian D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Noncompaction of the ventricular myocardium (NVM) is a relatively uncommon form of cardiomyopathy characterized by a highly trabeculated myocardium. This report describes the clinical and genetic evaluation of a 3-generation kindred. METHODS: Family members were initially evaluated by 2-dimensional echocardiography. Most family members with signs of NVM were further evaluated by magnetic resonance...
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